I’ve been quite mum about NYFW if only because I’ve been reading the great commentary from other fashion bloggers who have been in NY giving their first-hand point of view, so I’ve really only been a spectator. However, the Mulleavy sisters showed their collection for Rodarte and it was the only collection I felt compelled to comment on before New York Fashion Week ended.

I will admit, at first I was a bit unsure from viewing the backstage preview pictures.  Once the show was over and the pictures started pouring in, I was able to piece together what the Mulleavy sisters were aiming for.  The shredded and burned clothing portrayed flashes of futurism and primal nature at the same time, while keeping the essence of Rodarte.  The dark and dramatic nature of the clothing was something I’d probably associate with the F/W set, but the sisters made it work and turned in a gothic, almost haunting, memorable collection.

The shoes by Nicolas Kirkwood were classic Kirkwood and the tribal tattoos were fitting for the runway show.  As far as how wearable the collection is,  I was intrigued by more than a few of the pieces and how easily wearable they would be off the runway.  For me, the only Rodarte pieces that I’d be able to afford and wear are those from their collaboration with Target, which I’m anxious and skeptical about overall, but I’ll hold my breath for this one.  Here are a few more photos from the S/S 2010 show:

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